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Chapter 174 Clues to Sage Techniques, Orochimaru's Considerations

Chapter 174 Clues to Sage Techniques, Orochimaru's Considerations

He is now incredibly sharp-witted and perceptive, keenly aware of all changes around him.

Kiyoshi quickly tidied himself up and followed the two outside.

"But...Ah Xia, you've just been treated, are you alright?"

"It's alright."

Hinata Natsumi's complexion appeared normal.

It seems that we had just discussed with Kiyoshi whether the fusion experiment between the Uchiha and Hyuga clans could yield the so-called "All Things Under Heaven".

This made Kiyoshi chuckle.

Indeed, women are born actresses.

Even Hyuga Natsu learned this skill without a teacher.

The three of them arrived at the entrance of the stronghold together.

Orochimaru had been waiting there for a long time.

…………

The sun rises and sets, and the white clouds in the sky drift and sway.

The only constant is the desolate atmosphere of the forest.

It seems that the ongoing war has caused the wild animals in the mountains to instinctively run towards more remote and uninhabited places.

The small team rested under the thick, ancient tree.

Because of the infiltration of other enemy ninjas in this area, everyone was very cautious and did not light fires to cook.

Instead, they ate the water from the kettle along with the coarse dry food.

"Hiss~~"

A tiny head popped out from Kiyoshi's arms.

Qing Si took a piece of dry food and fed it to the white snake.

"Lord Orochimaru, I've heard of a place called Ryuchi Cave, where people are said to be able to use the power of immortals."

Kiyoshi teased the white snake, seemingly asking a question casually.

"You know about Ryuchi-dong."

Orochimaru's golden vertical pupils stared at Kiyoshi.

The existence of the three holy sites is both mysterious and not mysterious.

Jiraiya often refers to himself as "Senso-dojin, the Toad Spirit of Mount Myōboku".

Many ninjas know that Jiraiya can enter a state called "Sage Mode".

Even he himself had sought that kind of power.

After accidentally discovering the Jugo clan, Orochimaru was surprised to find that they all possessed the power to violently enhance their bodies.

After continuous exploration and research, he found the source of power—Yongji Cave.

Unfortunately, the reality was hard for him to accept.

That means he doesn't have the aptitude to learn "Sage Mode".

He paid a heavy price for his failed cultivation, but he also obtained a summoning beast named Manda.

During his battle with Hanzo, he summoned Manda.

I found out by chance.

Kiyoshi said.

Orochimaru has no sectarian bias. If I perform exceptionally well, he might want to see if I can successfully master the Sage Mode there.

The inability to use "Sage Mode" was actually a thorn in Orochimaru's side.

So much so that by the time of "Boruto," Orochimaru had used the vessel "Bad" and many superior genes to create a large number of clones.

Through continuous experimentation and research, they eventually created Mitsuki, who can enter a perfect "Sage Mode".

"After this is over, if there's a chance, I can take Kiyoshi-kun to see it."

Orochimaru stared at Kiyoshi with great interest.

They neither agreed to nor refused to clear the company.

Instead, he vaguely said he would bring her if there was an opportunity.

Kiyoshi's expression remained unchanged.

Not rejecting immediately actually represents hope.

Moreover, he simply wanted to plant the impression in Orochimaru's mind that he was interested in "Sage Mode".

The cultivation of immortal arts in Ryuchi Cave is much more radical than that in Myoboku Mountain, and there is only one chance.

The White Snake Sage infuses natural energy into ninjas with his teeth. Those who can withstand it succeed; otherwise, they will mutate into snakes and be eaten by the White Snake Sage.

Orochimaru's true form is the White Phosphorus Serpent. Whether it was due to his failure in practicing Sage Mode, the side effects of conducting too many experiments on himself, or when he became the White Phosphorus Serpent is unknown.

The others listened to the conversation between Kiyoshi and Orochimaru with a sense of awe and wonder, finding it very profound.

"Someone is approaching this way, and it's a huge... chakra."

Hinata Natsu, who was sitting under a big tree with her back against it, suddenly spoke up.

A vein bulged on her forehead as she spoke.

There was doubt in his white eyes.

From the Byakugan's perspective, the woman approaching from afar was emanating a deep blue chakra from her meridian system.

It emerges from the navel like flowing flames, circulating in circles within the meridian system.

"This chakra..."

Orochimaru's expression became much more serious.

This is not the chakra that a ninja could possess; it is more like the chakra of a monster akin to the Nine-Tails.

Having thoroughly studied scriptures and consulted many ancient texts, Orochimaru, through some clues and his experience participating in the Second Shinobi World War, learned that each of the major villages possessed a kind of "war weapon."

"Good luck."

Two-Tailed Yukito stands high on the treetop, looking down at the people below.

Her gaze finally settled on Kiyoshi.

Before I came, the village had given me a portrait of Kiyoshi.

It's quite surprising that the Hidden Cloud Village could raise such beautiful women.

None of the men there are good-looking; they're either rough, burly men or covered in dark skin. I don't know how they managed to train such female ninjas.

"It's very good."

If Samui is the kind of icy beauty, with a subtle and understated beauty.

So, the Two-Tailed Yugito embodies the beauty of a mature, proud queen.

Her light brown braids draped over her waist, accentuating her deep, sculpted face with its exotic charm.

"Um?"

Yugito Nio noticed Kiyoshi's gaze; the intense look made her very uncomfortable.

It roams and moves freely over my body.

Doesn't this guy know what politeness is?

Yugito's impression of Kiyoshi has declined somewhat.

It's definitely the evil Uchiha bloodline that caused this!

"Orochimaru, one of the Legendary Sannin?"

"There's no mistake, that pale skin and snake-like eyes belong to him!"

"What are you afraid of? Lord Yugito is on our side!"

The Cloud Village team whispered behind the Two-Tailed Yugito.

Until a Cloud Village Jonin interrupted the ninjas' discomfortably quiet conversation.

The Legendary Sannin are famous, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're as powerful as the Tailed Beasts!

"Be careful."

Kiyoshi spoke to Kurenai and the others beside him.

The damage from unleashing the "Tailed Beast Ball" now is not the stripped-down version of the Spirit Space attack.

One shot could probably level this mountain.

This is a wide-range damage ninjutsu that many Jonin could never achieve even after a lifetime of hard work.

"Stop talking nonsense."

Teakwood Man's beige braids gradually loosened, and her fingernails became sharp and pointed, reaching several tens of centimeters in length.

She stood on the treetop like a cat, then suddenly swooped down.

Numerous brown venomous snakes emerged from Orochimaru's sleeve.

Hidden Shadow Snake Hand!

A dense swarm of snakes bared their fangs and attacked the Two-Tailed Yukito.

With a gentle wave of his hand, the two-tailed Yukito decapitated the snakes.

Thump thump thump...

A series of snake heads fell.

The Cloud Village ninjas behind them also began to move.

(End of this chapter)